I know when I think saisons, I think cranberries... Anyway, this stuff pours a clear midnight ruby-brown topped by a finger of pinkish off-white foam. The nose comprises earthy cranberry, light earthy greens, and a pinch of clove. The taste brings in more of the same, with the cranberries coming through a touch tarter and with an added bonus of mild red wine grapes. The body is a light medium, with a light moderate carbonation and a drying finish. Overall, a surprisingly solid fruited saison, though the "saison" part of things seems ignored in favor of full-on cran-action. I mean, the end product is still pretty tasty, but it's decidedly one-dimensional for the style. Just sayin'...

T - The taste is even more heavy on the cranberry,with the spicy farmhouse yeast barely making an appearance. Tart, tangy, and refreshing, with light notes of lemon and pale malt to support the fruit juice addition.

M - Tannic and dry, medium-light body, but with a sticky, juice-like, residual feel. Pleasant carbonation, and no alcohol presence at all.

D - I liked this quite a bit. It's more of a fruit beer than a Saison, but the base supports the fruit flavors quite well and succeeds through its unobtrusiveness. Would gladly drink this again, although it seems like more of a summer beer to me.